Our Team
Laguna Canyon Foundation is dedicated to the conservation and ongoing protection of the South Coast Wilderness. We envision a thriving coastal ecosystem that serves as a source of inspiration, connection, and refuge for all.
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Alan Kaufmann
Senior Director of Conservation
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Cade Klem
Field Specialist
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Christie Sweeney
Senior Director of Outreach and Education
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Craig Dicht
Trails Project Manager
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Cody Fees
Field Educator
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Dan Bower
Field Educator
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Dulce Cortez
Restoration Project Manager
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Emma van der Veen
Volunteer Coordinator
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Erika Herrera
Field Coordinator
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Grant Sles
Conservation Technician
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Isaac Law
Conservation Specialist
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Jaime Spataro
Director of Development & Communications
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Joanne Nolin
Field Educator
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Joyce Silva
Education Coordinator
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Larry LeFranc
Field Educator
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Marika Tron
Operations Coordinator
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Marjorie Rhodes
Restoration Project Manager
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Patti Cushing
Field Educator
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Ryan Neace
Conservation Project Manager
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Sandy Lam
Conservation Technician
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Scott Thomas
Executive Director
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Shane Brown
Conservation Technician
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Theresa Karasek
Senior Director of Finance
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Tom Minh Van
Conservation Technician
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Yen Chang
Field Educator
Want to know more?
Come to one of our events and chat with staff and volunteers. We’d love to meet you.
